To go on a mission trip or to not go on a mission trip? That is the question. As Youth 4 Orphans’ staff members who have been on over 40 international and domestic mission trips combined, we (Sage Boysen and Rebecca Clark) thought we might be able to help by...
The month of December, brings with it an overflow of joy and festivity in the lives of many. From gift shopping, to holiday baking, to family traditions, so many beautiful memories come out of the Christmas season. However, Christmas can also be a time of deep sorrow for many. Whether...
Evens Presume was born in central Bahamas. One of three children, their family was familiar with poverty and often, hunger. With the death of his father at the age of 7, his mother could no longer care for him or his 2 brothers. She soon relinquished rights and Evens and his...
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith."Hebrews 13:7 What we see, read, and hear influences us. It is becoming harder to find positive, uplifting, and faith-based material today. Y4O wants to encourage you to find...
Going away to college for the first time or even simply transferring, comes the excitement of exploring a new city! You get to find your new favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and hang-out spots. However, moving to a new city means finding a new church. This can be an intimidating process,...
Y4O wants to share with you some of our team’s favorite summer reads! Whether you are college-bound, freshly graduated, or just living your best summer here are some books that are bound to make your summer more memorable! Terry, Y4O founder, recommends I don’t have enough faith to be an...
Here at Youth 4 Orphans, we are making an impact through the generations. Our friend Serena Josephson shares her story with us during a recent conversation. Serena grew up in a Christian home and always knew the Lord was placing missions on her heart. As the years passed and the...
From the moment we are born, our identity starts to form. Ideas and opinions, with many being contrary to one another, are pushed on us about who we are or what we should be. In the midst of all of this, we are left confused and begin to wonder what...
Understanding Adversity Have you ever wondered, why does God allow us to experience times of hardship, pain, and difficulty? How can a God that is the very essence of love, let these things happen to me? We begin to plague our thoughts with doubt and take matters into our own...
Youth 4 Orphans' inaugural virtual 5K will support orphaned and vulnerable children living on the island of La Gonave in Haiti. Participants can complete this race their own way as long as it's between July 11 and July 15. The 5K can be done running, walking, cycling, paddle boarding, kayaking,...